as words which pass
through the eye from the printed page make a greater impression on the
brain than we get by thinking the same words; as seeing objects of
nature makes a more lasting impression upon the mind than thinking
about them. A vividness, a certain force, accompanies the spoken
word--especially if earnestly, vehemently uttered--which is not
apparent to many in merely thinking about what the words express. If
you repeat a firm resolve to yourself aloud, vigorously, even
vehemently, you are more likely to carry it to reality than if you
merely resolve in silence.

We become so accustomed to our silent thoughts that the voicing of
them, the giving audible expression to our yearnings, makes a much
deeper impression upon us.

The audible self-encouragement treatment may be used with marvelous
results in correcting our weaknesses; overcoming our deficiencies.

Never allow yourself to think meanly, narrowly, poorly of yourself.
Never regard yourself as weak, inefficient, diseased, but as perfect,
complete, capable. Never even think of the possibility of going
through life a failure or a partial failure. Failure and misery are
not for the man who has seen the God-side of himself, who has been in
touch with divinity. They are for those who have never discovered
themselves and their God-like qualities.

Stoutly assert that there is a place for you in the world, and that you
are going to fill it like a man. Train yourself to expect great things
of yourself. Never admit, even by your manner, that you think you are
destined to do little things all your life.

It is marvelous what mental strength can be developed by the perpetual
affirmation of vigorous fitness, strength, power, efficiency; these are
thoughts and ideals that make a strong man.

The way to get the best out of yourself is to put things right up to
yourself, handle yourself without gloves, and talk to yourself as you
would to a son of yours who has great ability but who is not using half
of it.

When you go into an undertaking just say to yourself, "Now, this thing
is right up to me. I've got to make good, to show the man in me or the
coward. There is no backing out."

You will be surprised to see how quickly this sort of self-suggestion
will brace you up and put new spirit in you.

I have a friend who has helped himself wonderfully by talking to
himself about his conduct. When he feels that he is not doing all that
he ought to, that he